Barmouth bridge re-opens following blaze

Barmouth bridge has re-opened this morning following a fire last week.
The 19th century viaduct required repairs after the blaze on Tuesday morning.
National Rail Enquiries confirmed on Sunday evening trains would now be running on the bridge across the estuary at Barmouth.
They said: "Network Rail have repaired damage caused by fire on Barmouth Viaduct; trains are now able to run normally between Shrewsbury and Pwllheli."
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